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- SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
- Risk
- Unsecured bolts may cause the trailing arm to fracture, resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened properly. The bolts can loosen and fall out, which may lead to the trailing arm fracturing.
A fractured trailing arm can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have it addressed promptly.
Dealers will replace the driver-side rear trailing arm bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. You can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 20222023 |